Buffered collection device for berry harvesting
By designing a buffer-type collection device, utilizing a multi-stage buffer structure and rubber materials to absorb energy, the problems of low efficiency and high damage rate in berry harvesting were solved, achieving an efficient and safe harvesting process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN INST OF BIOENG
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing berry harvesting methods have efficiency bottlenecks and occupational health risks. Traditional harvesting methods are prone to causing muscle strain and fruit damage, while vibration harvesting methods cause cell wall rupture, affecting commercial value.
Design a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting, including a screening box, a collection mechanism and a fruit receiving mechanism. The device uses a buffer frame and fan blades to form a dynamic receiving surface, reduces vertical impact force through a multi-stage buffer structure, avoids damage from accumulation and compression, and uses rubber and anti-collision cotton materials to absorb energy.
It improves harvesting efficiency, reduces the risk of muscle strain for workers, decreases fruit damage rate, and ensures fruit integrity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of berry harvesting and collection technology, and in particular to a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting. Background Technology
[0002] A berry is a soft, juicy, fleshy fruit that develops from the ovary or other floral organs. It is characterized by a thin exocarp, pulpy flesh with high water content, and small, numerous seeds scattered throughout the pulp. The general developmental steps of a berry are as follows: first, a single or multiple carpels fused together to form a pistil, and then the fruit develops from the superior or inferior ovary.
[0003] In berry harvesting, existing harvesting methods have significant efficiency bottlenecks and occupational health hazards. Taking mulberries and other high-branch berries as an example, workers mostly use the traditional harvesting mode of holding a basket or carrying a basket on their back. The weight of the basket directly affects the shoulders and back of the human body. Continuous work can easily cause muscle strain, and the shift in the center of gravity increases the risk of falling. Carrying the basket requires one hand to support it continuously to maintain balance, which leads to overuse of one side of the body and reduces the coordination of picking movements. Although the vibration harvesting method can make the fruit fall off by vibrating the tree trunk, the cell wall rupture caused by the free fall impacting the ground seriously affects the commercial value. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting, which solves the defects of existing berry harvesting technology.
[0005] This utility model provides a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting, comprising: a screening box for screening small berries; a storage mechanism detachably installed inside the screening box for holding the screened small berries; and a fruit receiving mechanism installed on the top of the screening box for conveying the small berries into the screening box.
[0006] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the screening box is provided with a buffer frame and a screen, the buffer frame includes a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the screening box, a sleeve roller is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft, and multiple fan blades are equidistantly installed on the outer side wall of the sleeve roller; the screen is installed obliquely inside the screening box, and the screen is located above the collection mechanism.
[0007] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein a storage groove is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the screening box, and the storage mechanism includes a storage box and a side plate fixed to one side thereon. The storage box passes through the storage groove and extends into its inner cavity, and the side plate abuts against the outer wall of the screening box.
[0008] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the collection box is provided with a collection trough, and a partition plate is installed in the collection trough to divide the trough into two collection chambers.
[0009] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collecting device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the fan blade has an L-shaped structure and its outer side is covered with a first buffer plate made of rubber.
[0010] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collecting device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the fruit receiving mechanism includes a buffer frame and a funnel, the buffer frame is inclinedly installed on the top of the screening box, and the funnel is installed on the top of the buffer frame.
[0011] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein a plurality of second buffer plates perpendicular to the horizontal plane are rotatably connected inside the buffer frame, and each second buffer plate is set at an angle to the inner wall of the buffer frame.
[0012] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the impact-resistant cotton is fixed on the impact-facing surface of the second buffer plate.
[0013] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the inclination angle of the buffer frame is 30°-60°.
[0014] According to the present invention, a buffer-type collecting device for berry harvesting is provided, wherein the mesh diameter of the screen is 5-15mm and its tilt angle is 10°-30°.
[0015] The buffered collection device for berry harvesting provided by this utility model adopts an inclined buffer frame, which allows the berries to slide down the inclined surface. By extending the falling path, the vertical impact force is reduced, avoiding direct impact damage. After the berries slide into the screening box, they fall onto the surface of the fan blades. The weight of the berries drives the rotating shaft under the fan blades to rotate, which drives four sets of equidistant fan blades to move in a cycle, forming a dynamic receiving surface. The periodic rotation of the fan blades achieves the dispersed buffering of the berries as they fall, while avoiding crushing damage caused by accumulation. There is no need for operators to hold collection tools, reducing muscle strain caused by the operation. Multiple buffers prevent the berries from falling and being damaged, reducing the damage rate. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting provided by this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the screening box provided by this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the screening box provided by this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer frame provided by this utility model.
[0021] Figure label:
[0022] 100. Screening box;
[0023] 110. Buffer frame; 111. Rotating shaft; 112. Sleeve roller; 113. Fan blade; 114. First buffer plate; 120. Screen; 130. Storage trough;
[0024] 200. Storage facilities;
[0025] 210. Storage box; 211. Divider; 220. Side panel;
[0026] 300. Fruit receiving agency;
[0027] 310. Buffer frame; 311. Second buffer plate; 320. Funnel. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the direction or positional relationship, which is usually based on Figure 1The orientation and position of the buffer collection device for berry harvesting shown are for the purpose of describing the present invention and simplifying the description only. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.
[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0032] This utility model provides a buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-4 The system includes: a screening box 100 for screening small berries; a storage mechanism 200, detachably installed inside the screening box 100 for holding the screened small berries; and a fruit receiving mechanism 300, installed on top of the screening box 100 for conveying the small berries into the screening box 100. The screening box 100 is equipped with a buffer frame 310 and a screen 120. The buffer frame 310 includes a rotating shaft 111, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the screening box 100. A roller 112 is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft 111, and multiple fan blades 113 are equidistantly installed on the outer side wall of the roller 112. The screen 120 is installed obliquely inside the screening box 100, and is positioned above the storage mechanism 200.
[0033] After the harvested berries are slid into the screening box 100 through the fruit receiving mechanism 300, they first fall onto the surface of the fan blades 113. The weight of the berries drives the rotating shaft 111 below the fan blades 113 to rotate, causing the four sets of equidistant fan blades 113 to move in a cycle, forming a dynamic receiving surface. The periodic rotation of the fan blades 113 achieves a dispersed and buffered fall of the berries, while avoiding crushing damage caused by accumulation. After being buffered by the fan blades 113, the berries fall onto the top of the screen 120. Small-diameter berries fall directly into the collection mechanism 200 through the screen holes during the rolling process, while large-diameter berries roll along the inclined surface of the screen 120 into the other side of the collection mechanism 200.
[0034] For example, the number of fan blades 113 is 4-8 sets and they are evenly distributed along the circumference of the sleeve roller 112.
[0035] In one embodiment, a storage groove 130 is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the screening box 100. The storage mechanism 200 includes a storage box 210 and a side plate 220 fixed to one side thereon. The storage box 210 passes through the storage groove 130 and extends into its inner cavity. The side plate 220 abuts against the outer wall of the screening box 100. A collection groove is provided inside the storage box 210, and a partition plate 211 is installed inside the collection groove to divide the groove into two collection chambers.
[0036] The storage mechanism 200 is connected to the screening box 100 via a sliding rail through the storage groove 130. Before screening, the storage box 210 is pushed into the storage groove 130 along the sliding rail, so that the storage mechanism 200 is completely embedded inside the screening box 100. Small-diameter berries fall directly into the first collection chamber of the storage box 210 through the sieve holes, while large-diameter berries roll into the second collection chamber along the inclined surface of the screen 120.
[0037] The partition plate 211 is used to physically isolate the two cavities. The partition plate 211 uses a food-grade silicone sealing strip to physically isolate the fruit while avoiding collision damage.
[0038] In one embodiment, the fan blade 113 has an L-shaped structure, and its outer side is covered with a first buffer plate 114 made of rubber.
[0039] By utilizing the shape of the fan blade 113L, the berries can be intercepted, preventing them from slipping off one side of the first buffer plate 114. When the berries fall from the buffer frame 310, they impact the first buffer plate 114 at the top of the fan blade 113. This buffer plate is made of multi-layer composite rubber material, which absorbs the kinetic energy of the falling berries through material deformation. The surface of the first buffer plate 114 is designed as a micro-arc guide surface, allowing the berries to slide along the tangential direction after contact, ensuring that the berries are not damaged during the fall.
[0040] In one embodiment, the receiving mechanism 300 includes a buffer frame 310 and a funnel 320. The buffer frame 310 is installed at an angle on the top of the screening box 100, and the funnel 320 is installed at the top of the buffer frame 310. The inclination angle of the buffer frame 310 is 30°-60°.
[0041] Workers feed the harvested berries into the inclined buffer rack 310 through the funnel 320. The inclined design of the pipe allows the berries to slide down the slope, reducing the vertical impact force by extending the falling path and avoiding direct impact damage.
[0042] In one embodiment, a plurality of second buffer plates 311 perpendicular to the horizontal plane are rotatably connected inside the buffer frame 310, and each second buffer plate 311 is set at an angle to the inner wall of the buffer frame 310.
[0043] Berries enter the inclined buffer rack 310 through the funnel 320 and roll naturally along the inner wall of the pipe. Multiple sets of second buffer plates 311 are vertically installed inside the pipe. The second buffer plates 311 are perpendicular to the inside of the buffer rack 310 and are distributed at intervals along the length of the pipe to form a stepped buffer structure. When the berries roll down, they hit the first second buffer plate 311. The impact force drives the second buffer plate 311 to rotate. After the berries slide away from the first second buffer plate 311, they hit the next level of second buffer plate 311 at a controlled speed. Each level of second buffer plate 311 repeats the above-mentioned rotation buffer process.
[0044] In one embodiment, the impact-facing surface of the second buffer plate 311 is fixed with anti-collision cotton.
[0045] As the berries roll down the buffer rack 310, they strike multiple second buffer plates 311 in sequence. The second buffer plates 311 are equipped with anti-collision cotton, which is made of open-cell polyurethane foam material to absorb impact energy.
[0046] In one embodiment, the mesh diameter of the screen 120 is 5-15 mm, and its tilt angle is 10°-30°.
[0047] In one embodiment, the two ends of the rotating shaft 111 are rotatably connected to the side wall of the screening box 100 via bearings.
[0048] In one embodiment, the funnel 320 has a flexible flared edge at its opening, and a cushioning sponge layer is attached to its inner wall.
[0049] In one embodiment, the bottom of the screening box 100 is provided with an adjustable height support leg. The support leg includes a threaded rod and a sleeve. The top end of the threaded rod is fixed to the bottom surface of the screening box 100, and the sleeve is threadedly engaged with the threaded rod and has an anti-slip pad at the bottom.
[0050] The specific usage is as follows: Before screening, the operator pushes the collection box 210 into the collection slot 130 along the slide rail, so that the collection mechanism 200 is completely embedded inside the screening box 100. During operation, the operator puts the harvested berries into the inclined buffer frame 310 through the funnel 320. When the berries roll down, they hit the first second buffer plate 311. The impact force drives the second buffer plate 311 to rotate, completing the initial buffering. After the berries slide off the first second buffer plate 311, they hit the next second buffer plate 311 at a controlled speed. Each second buffer plate 311 repeats the above rotational buffering process. Afterwards, the berries slide into the screening box 100 and fall onto the surface of the fan blades 113, impacting the first buffer plate 114 at the top of the fan blades 113. The weight of the berries drives the rotating shaft 111 below the fan blades 113 to rotate, causing the four sets of equidistant fan blades 113 to move in a cycle, forming a dynamic receiving surface. This avoids crushing damage caused by accumulation. After being buffered by the fan blades 113, the berries fall onto the top of the screen 120. Small-diameter berries fall directly into the first collection chamber of the collection mechanism 200 through the screen holes during the rolling process, while large-diameter berries roll along the inclined surface of the screen 120 into the second collection chamber, completing the screening and collection work.
[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A buffer-type collecting device for berry harvesting, characterized in that, include: A sieving box is used for sieving small berries; the sieving box is equipped with a buffer frame and a screen; the buffer frame includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sieving box; a sleeve roller is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft; multiple fan blades are equidistantly installed on the outer side wall of the sleeve roller; the screen is installed at an angle inside the sieving box and is located above the storage mechanism. The storage mechanism is detachably installed inside the screening box to hold the small berries after screening. A fruit-receiving mechanism, installed on top of the screening box, is used to transport small berries into the screening box.
2. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom outer side of the screening box has a storage groove. The storage mechanism includes a storage box and a side plate fixed to one side of it. The storage box passes through the storage groove and extends into its inner cavity. The side plate abuts against the outer wall of the screening box.
3. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage box is equipped with a collection slot, and a partition plate is installed in the collection slot to divide the slot into two collection chambers.
4. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan blades have an L-shaped structure, and their outer side is covered with a first buffer plate made of rubber.
5. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism includes a buffer frame and a funnel. The buffer frame is installed at an angle on the top of the screening box, and the funnel is installed on the top of the buffer frame.
6. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buffer frame is rotatably connected to multiple second buffer plates that are perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and each second buffer plate is set at an angle to the inner wall of the buffer frame.
7. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 6, characterized in that, The impact-resistant cotton is fixed to the impact-facing surface of the second buffer plate.
8. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tilt angle of the buffer frame is 30°-60°.
9. The buffer-type collection device for berry harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mesh diameter of the screen is 5-15mm, and its tilt angle is 10°-30°.